Monday, April 23, 2012 Focus
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Poll Results Should Send A Message
By Steve Hunley The latest poll conducted by The Focus should send a message to the members of the Knox County Charter Review Commission. More than 85% of those polled favor keeping countywide offices elected rather than appointed. While the reason for reviewing the Knox County Charter has ostensibly been to work out a few […]
The End of an Era: Pat Summitt Steps Aside
By Alex Norman Over the past few days, you’ve likely read many articles about Pat Summitt. You’ve read about her years coaching the Lady Vols (38), her career victories (1098), and her national championships (8). But those statistics, as record breaking and impressive as they might be, don’t properly represent what Summitt has meant to […]
Computer Lab Unveiled at Seymour Primary School
Seymour Intermediate School officials and students along with friends from U.S. Cellular on March celebrate the unveiling of the school’s new computer lab, which was purchased through shared funds from Seymour Primary School when it won the 2011 U.S. Cellular Calling All Communities grand prize of $150,000. Seymour Primary School shared its winnings with the […]
Eagles fall to Tigers in District battle
By Ken Lay PIGEON FORGE— For the past decade Gibbs and Pigeon Forge have dominated the District 3-AA baseball scene. The two rivals renewed acquaintances Tuesday night at Jack A. Parton Field. This one started a little late thanks to a lengthy rain delay. Once things started, however, there was plenty of excitement as the […]
The World Came to Knoxville
By Ralphine Major For one entire summer, I walked the route every day on my way to work. I would leave The University of Tennessee campus and head up Cumberland Avenue. As I started up the hill toward Henley Street, I would often cast a glance toward Bradley’s Steak House on the left. I could […]
Powell BPA, Rural/Metro emphasize safety in annual Teen Safe Driver Week
The Powell Business and Professional Association (PBPA) along with Rural/Metro Corporation, local and corporate sponsors and Powell High School Staff brought Teen Safe Driver Week to Powell High School students last week. The spring months of April, May and June that include prom and graduation have proven to be the deadliest for alcohol-related teen fatalities […]
Monday, April 16, 2012 Focus
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Safety, recreation discussed at Mechanicsville Night Out
By Sarah Baker bakers@knoxfocus.com Mayor Madeline Rogero held her first “Night Out” meeting with members of the Mechanicsville community on Tuesday April 10 at Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church. The mayor was just one member of an expert team who was available to hear from and offer encouragement to the residents. Rogero was accompanied by […]
Seymour Rotary Club Sponsors Motorcycle Rally for Filipino Children
Seymour Breakfast Rotary Club President Bonnie Finchum announces RIDE TO PROVIDE, the club’s 4th annual motorcycle ride. Proceeds from the fund raising activity will benefit the Rotary Club of Infanta in Quezon, Philippines. According to Finchum, there are literally hundreds of malnourished children in this area of Philippines. The Seymour club will provide non-perishable food […]